(A)
The board
shall prepare and provide to each initial license or permit holder a
certificate stating the name of the license or limited permit holder, the
license or limited permit number assigned and the initial issuance date.
Additionally, the board may issue an identification card as proof of current
authorization to practice. In lieu of an identification card, the board may
permit the electronic verification of the each license or limited permit holder
through a web-based verification system. An identification card or electronic
verification shall contain the person's name, license or permit number,
information as to the type of authorization under which they practice, and date
of expiration.

(B)
Official
license or permit certificates shall be signed by the board president and be
affixed with the seal of the board. Official identification cards, if used,
shall bear the signature of the board president and/or the executive director.
Electronic verification of license or limited permit status shall be considered
a primary source verification. For the purpose of conspicuous display as set
forth under division (A) of section
4761.05 of the Revised Code, a
holder may make a notarized copy of the license or permit certificate. A
written statement must be found on the document attesting that the certificate
is a true copy.

(C)
Neither the
holder nor anyone else shall make any alterations on a certificate or
identification card issued by the board.

(D)
Regardless of the original issue date,
all licenses shall expire on June thirtieth of each even numbered year, unless
other limitations pursuant to law, board order, or consent agreement are in
effect.

(E)
Regardless of the
original issue date, all limited permits will expire on June thirtieth of each
year, unless other limitations pursuant to law, board order, or consent
agreement are in effect.

(F)
Identification cards or electronic verification are valid proof of current
authorization.

(G)
In accordance
with division (C) of section
4761.05 of the Revised Code,
holders of licenses and permits must display in a conspicuous place on their
persons the information as to the type of authorization under which they
practice. This information shall include the holder's name, title, and the type
of authorization under which they practice, which shall state no less than
"R.C.P." for a licensed respiratory care professional or "limited permit
holder" for a limited permit holder.